The inactive verb
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I still have trouble figuring out how to use the inactive verb. I've been told that unless there is a conjunction in the sentence, you can only have one conjugated verb. What if I said "After I arrived at the airport, I checked my luggage through security" I arrived is the first conjugated verb, how do I use "I checked"?
Gracias
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updated Sep 24, 2012
posted by kyle_hurley
What is an inactive verb amigo ? - ian-hill, Sep 23, 2012
Yes, I would like to know that terminology too? - viejito, Sep 24, 2012
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Both verbs in your sentence are active. You arrived and then checked. You are performing both actions.
Después que llegué al aeropuerto, chequée mi equipaje en seguridad.
updated Sep 24, 2012
posted by francobollo
I agree with you, francobollo. I might have said, “Después de llegar al aeropuerto…” But, what’s more important..your answer is correct. Both are active. Thanks, francobollo. Good catch. ☺ - viejito, Sep 24, 2012
